The summer is a time when the clock is something ornamental on the wall. In the fall, the clock becomes a ticking task master helping us meet our obligations, maintain routines that promote health and wellness and get us to where we want to be.

What does the clock mean to you this season? How do you honour and celebrate milestones and new beginnings?

Whether you are an elite athlete, a CEO or a parent (or perhaps all 3), mindfulness is a buzz word that has likely been mentioned in your world. More than a trend, it is a discipline, a practice and a way to live your life that has many benefits.

As the holidays approach, most of us feel an increase in our stress levels. Our lives become busier with events and expectations while the clock continues to tick towards the end of the calendar year. As we head into the holiday season, consider experimenting with 3 methods of stress management that offer the best chances of success.

Have you ever noticed that when you’re having a bad day, it’s like a groove you can’t escape? Or when you wake up grumpy, your family can seem to “catch” that mood? And at the same time, there are days it feels like everything you touch is blossoming and expanding? It’s almost magical.